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CU Boulder CU Denver BU NYU Fordham Colorado State Syracuse Colorado School of Mines AU USD Gonzaga Northeastern| University of Denver | Emerson College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
DU | Emerson | ||
| Location | Denver, CO | Boston, MA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 13,734 | 5,891 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #82 | #235 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | du.edu | emerson.edu | ||
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Costs |
DU | Emerson | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $55,260 | $52,288 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $55,260 | $52,288 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,470 | $19,528 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $42,423 | $51,432 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,954 | $24,360 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 78% |
Admission |
DU | Emerson | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 19,342 | 12,109 | ||
| Admitted | 15,024 | 5,176 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.7% | 42.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.9% | 19.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.72 | 3.73 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | 30/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1220/1400 | 1250/1430 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2025 | Feb 20, 2025 |
Academics |
DU | Emerson | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
DU | Emerson | ||
| Graduation Rate | 78% | 81% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $63,400 | $49,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,699 | $23,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $242 |
Diversity |
DU | Emerson | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 28% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 72% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 9% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 3% |
Students |
DU | Emerson | ||
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| % In-State | 25% | 14% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 71% | 69% | ||
Campus |
DU | Emerson | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Denver is larger than than Emerson based on total student enrollment (13,734 students vs. 5,891 students)
DU vs. Emerson Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, DU or Emerson?
- University of Denver is 5.7% more expensive to attend than Emerson for in-state tuition ($55,260.00 vs. $52,288.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.7% higher at DU than Emerson College ($55,260.00 vs. $52,288.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Denver than Emerson ($42,423 vs. $51,432)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Denver are 26.2% lower than costs at Emerson College ($15,470 vs. $19,528)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Denver than Emerson College (99% vs. 78%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Denver students is 27.1% larger than aid received Emerson College ($30,954 vs. $24,360)
DU vs. Emerson Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, DU or Emerson? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Emerson or DU .
- The average SAT score at University of Denver (1249) is 38 points higher than at Emerson (1211)
- Incoming DU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Emerson (27)
- Accepted freshman Emerson students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at DU (3.72)
- DU has a higher acceptance rate (77.7%) than Emerson (42.7%)
DU vs. Emerson Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, DU or Emerson? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Emerson and DU.
- The graduation rate at Emerson is higher than University of Denver (81% vs. 78%)
- Graduates from University of Denver earn on average $14,200 more per year than Emerson graduates after ten years. ($63,400 vs. $49,200)
- Emerson College students graduate with a $199 lower median federal student loan debt than DU graduates. ($23,500 vs. $23,699)
- Emerson graduates are paying $3 less per month on federal student loans than DU graduates. ($242 vs. $245)
- More Emerson graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former DU students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/